Italy Unveils Fully-Digital Schengen & National Visa Portal, Going Paperless by Q2 2026
24-Hour National Rail Strike to Disrupt Passenger and Freight Movements across Italy
EU Says Italy–Albania Migrant Transfer Protocol Complies with European Law
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Italy Hosts Four-Nation Meeting in Rome, Agrees on Legal Pathways to Combat Irregular Migration
At a four-nation conference in Rome, Italy, Spain, Greece and Pakistan agreed to widen legal migration channels and enhance cooperation against people-smuggling. The accord could pave the way for streamlined Italian work permits for Pakistani talent, supporting employers while curbing irregular flows.
24-Hour Aviation Strike Grounds 300 Flights Across Italy
A 24-hour strike by airline crews and ground staff on 26 February forced roughly 300 flight cancellations nationwide, hitting Rome and Milan hardest. With 87 % worker participation, unions signalled escalating frustration over a stalled collective contract. The action foreshadows a 24-hour national rail strike starting 27 February, amplifying mobility risk for businesses.
First Charter Transfers Irregular Migrants from Italy to Albania ‘Return Hub’
ANSA reports that Italy quietly flew 30-40 detainees to Albania on 17 February, the first significant use of the bilateral ‘return hub’ in Gjader. The move broadens the off-shoring scheme beyond sea rescues to migrants already in repatriation, reflecting Rome’s tougher enforcement strategy and drawing EU scrutiny.
Italy, Spain and Greece Back Pakistan’s Plan for Legal Jobs Pathway
Interior ministers from Italy, Spain and Greece met their Pakistani counterpart in Rome on 26 February, agreeing to couple expanded legal-work visas with stronger action against people-smuggling. The initiative could offer EU employers a streamlined channel to recruit vetted Pakistani workers while reinforcing border security.